1979 Mercedes-Benz 230 vs. 1970 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 230 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Commodore (148 HP) has 14 more horse power than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 230. (134 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 230. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 230 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1970 Opel Commodore.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 230 (205 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Commodore. (196 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz 230 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Mercedes-Benz 230 | 1970 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Opel |
Model | 230 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1979 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2298 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 205 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.3 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |